A divided federal appeals court is upholding a judge’s order that blocks the construction of new septic tanks in parts of the Indian River Lagoon, a move designed to protect Florida’s manatee ...

A divided federal appeals court refused to halt a district judge's order that requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to take steps to protect manatees in the northern Indian ...

The Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee, which was downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act in 2017, sparking widespread outcry.

At times, over 300 manatees are known to gather near warm-water outflows near Florida power plants. West Indian manatees (the species found in Florida) migrate south during cold weather seasons.

Discover the Sunshine State's beloved "sea cows" and learn how to safely observe them in their natural habitat. Florida, a state boasting over 80 distinct ecosystems and home to more than 4,000 native ...

Interactive activities, animal encounters and hands-on fun will bring science to life at Brevard Zoo this summer.

As manatee mating season ramps up during the summer, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office in Florida is sharing how to identify a manatee mating herd and warning beachgoers to avoid the groups of animals.

Photo: Screengrab via KTLA India-West News Desk SAN DIEGO, CA The search for seven missing individuals—including two Indian children—has been officially called off after a tragic boating ...

The top two free attractions in the country are located in Florida and are ideal for those interested in the state's native wildlife. Here's where they are: Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Juno ...

Object Details author Schmidly, David J. 1943- Bradley, Robert Dean 1960- Notes Purchased from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment Contents Machine generated contents note: Diversity of Land Mammals / ...